Vacations To Go

Dear Mr. Sterling,

On behalf of the more than 1,000 employees at Vacations To Go, I'd like to start by wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a joyous holiday season. Please note that our office will close early on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day. We will resume our normal hours on Thursday, December 26.

If you are fortunate enough to be cruising this week, you might want to check out my personal tribute to Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, so you'll know just what to expect.

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman

This week, I've gathered the very best cruise deals and organized them according to cruise length. There are a variety of cruise options, ranging from 3-night getaways to extended 14-night itineraries, making it easy to find a cruise that fits every schedule and budget.

Click any link below for a complete list of last-minute bargains by cruise length.

3- to 5-night cruises are perfect for a quick getaway for those who may not have the time or budget for a longer itinerary. These cruises typically stop at one or two ports and often visit popular destinations such as the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico.

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6- to 9-night cruises offer a variety of destinations and usually call at three to six ports. They allow more time onboard for exploring different dining options and activities, making them popular with families and friends.

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10 nights or longer cruises offer an immersive destination experience with a wide range of popular and less traveled ports. They provide more time for relaxation and enjoying onboard activities and amenities at a leisurely pace, without feeling rushed.

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14+ Nights

For a look at discounted cruises of all lengths, click here to visit our 90-Day Ticker -- the industry's only comprehensive list of last-minute markdowns.

Next, I'd like to show you the latest discounts and special offers we've negotiated with 13 popular cruise lines. The deeply discounted offers below may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used for onboard purchases, like spa treatments and shore excursions.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 73%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on select sailings. Children ages 12 and under pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on select departures. See dates and prices.

Virgin Voyages is providing fantastic discounts of up to 85% to Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings. Plus get free drinks valued at up to $300 per cabin on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, select non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 63%. Plus, pay a reduced deposit from $99 and receive shipboard credits of up to $85 per cabin on select sailings. Also, the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Get free drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% along with free pre-paid gratuities on select balcony and suite cabins and shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on some sailings. Plus, cabins booked at eligible rates come with up to 150 minutes of internet per person and a $50 per cabin shore excursion credit on each excursion booked through the cruise line. The following optional offers that involve additional fees are also available: 1) an unlimited open bar for two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for two guests at select dining venues and 3) friends and family pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on select departures. Book by December 31. See dates and prices.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 72%, plus newly reduced rates, pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $1,000 per cabin, free specialty dining, unlimited internet and up to a four-category upgrade on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Cunard is providing our customers with newly reduced rates reflecting discounts of up to 50% along with shipboard credits of up to $1,000 per cabin on select sailings. Also, book certain suite categories and receive free drinks and free gratuities on a variety of sailings. See dates and prices.

Emerald Cruises has discounts of up to 70% in destinations like the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The upfront price includes gratuities, airport transfers, shore excursions in every port, Wi-Fi and wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers discounts of up to 81% on select cruises, with exclusive rates on a variety of itineraries. Plus, on cabins booked at eligible rates choose a Free onboard credit of up to $1,000 per cabin, or a one-night pre- or post-cruise hotel stay. See dates and prices.

Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive discounts of up to 50% on its cruises of South Pacific islands. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, unlimited internet, select beverages and specialty restaurant dining. See dates and prices.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 73% off sailings in a variety of destinations. The line's all-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, shore excursions in every port and airport transfers. See dates and prices.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering savings of up to 65%, with new exclusive rates for customers of Vacations To Go. Plus, get a $200 per cabin onboard credit and one free bottle of champagne on select sailings. Pricing includes one free cultural immersion on every voyage, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a fully stocked in-room mini fridge, all gratuities and Wi-Fi. See dates and prices.

Ponant is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive savings of up to 68%. Plus, get a $2,000 per cabin onboard credit on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, select alcoholic beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and one shore excursion per person at each port of call. See dates and prices.

Let Vacations To Go help you on your next cruise with Disney Cruise Line. Book now and pay a 50% reduced deposit on select sailings. See dates and prices. Plus, Vacations To Go can help plan an exciting stay at Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando. See dates and prices. Or, plan a family-friendly tour designed for all generations with Adventures by Disney. See dates and prices.

As always, all offers in this newsletter are for new bookings only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply, and some free amenities and shipboard credits may apply only to eligible rates. Past guests of some cruise lines may see better rates on select sailings.

Cruises are a popular choice for corporate meetings and events because they offer great value to businesses, participants and employees.

Typically, the price of a cruise ticket includes your stateroom, transportation between exotic ports, most meals, entertainment and a variety of unique onboard amenities depending on the ship. Onboard, meeting space and audio/visual equipment can be tens of thousands of dollars less than a conventional hotel or resort.

Here are some examples of amenities that have little to no cost on cruises:

Access to business facilities and meeting rooms
Large and small conference rooms
Digital projectors, audio systems and high-speed internet access
Showrooms for group presentations
Informal gathering venues

Vacations To Go's Group Department specializes in creating group travel experiences, taking all the work off of your company's meeting planner. For more than 35 years, our experts have assisted countless organizations -- from small companies to large corporations -- in planning seamless events at sea.

Your company will have a dedicated expert as a single point of contact who will assist with the entire process, including setting up a personalized registration website for fast and easy online registration and booking.

Lastly, as an added benefit, Vacations To Go can provide a Host or Hostess to accompany your group onboard. From the beginning of your trip to the end, the host will assist with logistics such as air travel and transfers to and from the pier, facilitate meetings and activities including team building and entertaining group games, resolve issues that may arise on board, and serve as your advocate with vendors.

For inquiries, give us a call at 800-514-9986 or visit our Meetings at Sea or Incentive Cruises page.

Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Bahamas, 5 nights on Norwegian, departs Miami Feb 23, starting at $445, save 85%, FastDeal # 18895

2) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs New Orleans Jan 18, starting at $541, save 61%, FastDeal # 44878

3) Mexico, 7 nights on Carnival, departs Los Angeles (Long Beach) Jan 25, starting at $518, save 81%, FastDeal # 34895

4) Caribbean, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Fort Lauderdale Mar 9, starting at $599, save 59%, FastDeal # 47761

5) Panama Canal, 16 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Jan 4, oceanview starting at $1,408, save 64%, FastDeal # 47266

6) Mediterranean, 7 nights on Windstar, departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Jan 31, suite starting at $2,126, save 20%, FastDeal # 16984

7) Central America, 7 nights on Star Clippers, departs Puerto Caldera Jan 18, starting at $1,875, save 62%, FastDeal # 48560

8) Caribbean, 7 nights on Seabourn, departs Barbados Jan 4, suite starting at $3,399, save 33%, FastDeal # 24776

9) Asia, 11 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Singapore Mar 10, starting at $4,099, save 67%, FastDeal # 23907

10) Tahiti & South Pacific Islands, 11 nights on Silversea, departs Papeete Feb 19, suite starting at $4,950, save 87%, FastDeal # 12191

For the best last-minute cruise specials in the next 90 days, please visit our world-famous 90-Day Ticker.
To search for discounts of up to 85% on cruises departing more than 90 days, use our Find a Bargain tool.

To save up to 40% with escorted tours, click here.
For river cruises up to 50% off, click here.
For discounts of up to 50% at hotels and all-inclusive resorts, click here.
For the lowest rates on Africa safaris from budget to luxury in quality, click here.

Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. International customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

Please email me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@vacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go
5851 San Felipe Street, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057

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